Director of Project Management: R&D Data and Computational Science – Toronto, ON

Are you seeking a career with an innovative global healthcare organization committed to transforming medical practice by achieving the impossible? Our client is currently seeking a Director of Project Management for R&D Data and Computational Science to join their team in downtown Toronto. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for overseeing major programs and coordinating with product owners, development teams, business units, and external contractors to manage resources, finances, and project lifecycle. If you have a passion for utilizing data to improve global health and wellness, we encourage you to apply online now or contact us at 1-855-733-7325 or text at 646-863-0333.

Our client provides potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of their ambitions. The Digital Team at the company is a unique data-driven team. They pride themselves on being data-obsessed and highly focused on using state-of-the-art processes along with global technologies to drive impact to their solutions. 

Toronto, Canada is a dynamic and diverse city that provides an exceptional quality of life, both personally and professionally. As the financial and cultural center of Canada, Toronto is a hub of innovation and opportunity, offering a thriving business community and access to world-class amenities, such as renowned universities, hospitals, and arts and entertainment venues. Toronto is also celebrated for its multiculturalism, where various cultures and languages come together to create a unique and exciting atmosphere. With exceptional schools, a lively social scene, and numerous recreational opportunities, Toronto is an ideal place to call home. 

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits: Full

Location: Toronto, ON

Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate

Experience:

  • A proven leader with experience in pharma managing projects related to software development or software support for R&D
  • 5+ years of working experience in Biotech, pharma, or related industries
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager

Education: 

  • Bachelor in Biology / Bioengineering / Biomedicine / Computational Biology or related area
  • MBA / Business degree preferred

Skills and Abilities:

  • Possess strong communication skills and an experience in business management and biology/biomedicine/healthcare
  • Ability to understand business needs
  • Ability to understand key capabilities within the organization
  • Thorough understanding of program/project management techniques and methods
  • Excellent Knowledge of project performance evaluation and change management principles
  • Budget and financial project control
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills in English
  • Must be a team player
  • Action-orientated with the ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-moving environment
  • Pursue Progress
  • Discover Extraordinary

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of project managers, product owners, and UI experts to support all ML / AI programs within the digital R&D team
  • Work with the head of the R&D computational team to plan the major focus of the group, timelines, milestones, financial targets, human resources, and other strategic issues
  • Supervise the work of project managers in the team to ensure that the program is proceeding according to plan or faster. Help strategically plan and then execute the solution. Ensure that all parties involved in each program are on the same page with respect to project goals, current status, and immediate and long-term plans
  • Articulate the goals and objectives of the different programs and their impact on the business
  • Work with external partners and with the set of companies we are collaborating with to ensure the delivery of products and projects according to plans
  • Regularly report on programs/projects’ progression to the head of the R&D Data team and to other senior managers
  • Collaborate with business management for the project execution and monitoring of ongoing projects
  • Provide good and clear communication based on the standards provided, adapting them to each project